Although the music of the Eagles spans many years, the tribute band Hotel California: Salute to the Eagles will cover the early classics to the later hits during its Friday concert at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre.
The group is one of two noted tribute bands — the other is The Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden — playing at the theater this weekend.
Songs played at the Hotel California concert will include “Heartache Tonight,” “Desperado” and, of course, “Hotel California.” Besides the big hits, there will also be “crowd pleaser favorites, but not necessarily radio hits,” said George Dickinson, a band member.
“If they love a good live show, they'll really have a good time,” Dickinson said.
The concert has some interactivity between the band and the crowd, he said, and “people will be pleasantly surprised how powerful it (the concert) is.”
Those who know the lyrics and music of the Eagles will be drawn into the concert based on familiarity, he said.
“The first 15 minutes you're going to hear hit songs,” he said.
The five band members of Hotel California are multitalented and play several instruments, some authentic from the Eagles time period as well as real acoustic instruments.
“We use those talents to bring the Eagles to life,” he said.
The sound quality of the band is better than what the Eagles had because of improvements in sound over the years, Dickinson said.
The band Hotel California was founded in 1982. The five members perform at 150-200 high-profile events every year.
The performance at Foellinger Theatre is part of the theater's summer concert and movie series.
Take a chance?Foellinger Outdoor Theatre will welcome highly popular tribute bands back to back this weekend. Here is the information about the Saturday evening show:
What: The Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden, which includes original band members from ABBA, will perform a concert of classic ABBA hits, such as “Dancing Queen.”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Foellinger Theatre, in Franke Park off Sherman Boulevard
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Tickets available online at www.fortwayneparks.org, then click on facilities, Foellinger Theatre, concert and movie series, then to “ABBA” to purchase tickets. Or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 427-6000 or go to the office at 705 E. State Blvd.-->
See you in Indiana! ~ Steve
AND had the same artist management. (Hmmmm...coincidence? I'm play in an Eagles tribute band) ?
and 
jam together that night.